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It's the first full week in May, and a busy week coming up in Central New York. Take a look at some of the stories and events the CNYCentral News Team is following for you: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/the-week-ahead-may-5-2019 …pic.twitter.com/JqpTY0HcC8

If waiting in line at electronics recycling events has you frazzled, there are alternatives: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/recycling-electronics-does-not-mean-waiting-in-line …pic.twitter.com/q8Yi43Ia7E

The big Mother's Day plant sale returns at Syracuse's Shop City on Wednesday. Take a look at what the fundraiser supports: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/mothers-day-flower-tradition-returning-to-syracuse …pic.twitter.com/LU45bA7OjY

Getting teeth checked is a daily event for Abe, a senior Simiang Ape at Syracuse's zoo. Training animals to cooperate in their checkups helps keep them healthy into old age. It's part of a new approach by zoos for supporting older animals https://cnycentral.com/news/local/aging-animal-care-a-growing-part-of-syracuses-zoo-routine …pic.twitter.com/Nr5Yf6F7JG

Spectacular views of Lake Ontario and thousand of migrating birds are the draws at Derby Hill Bird Observatory in Mexico, which holds its spring festival on Saturday, 8am - 3pm https://cnycentral.com/news/local/derby-hill-plans-bird-festival …pic.twitter.com/Epfoz36nP7

Flowers, flags and more are now at the base of a Collamer Road utility pole. Dewitt Police say a motorcyclist lost his life after hitting the pole just before 7pm Saturday evening. Investigators plan to release his name on Monday morning. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-in-dewitt-crash …pic.twitter.com/dLi0I0aIQ4

Congratulations to SUNY Upstate Medical University's Class of '19. 478 members graduated Sunday morning at SR Arena, including 140 new doctors, 123 nursing degrees, and 156 degrees in health professions Most grads are looking at a booming job market. (Joe Clavelli photo)pic.twitter.com/w97QwxMdHR

Disposable diapers---70,000 of them---are distributed for 1,400 babies in the Syracuse area each month. The CNY Diaper Bank is looking for help in ensuring a supply for mothers in need. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/make-a-mothers-day-diaper-collection …pic.twitter.com/kCnINncoUX

A call for a possible suicide attempt ended with major police presence outside a Munnsville apartment house. A Madison County Sheriff's negotiator talked the 53 year old man out. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/munnsville-man-arrested-after-shooting-police-confrontation …pic.twitter.com/DjoXIExgTS

NY Governor and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow toured Oswego shorelines Sunday morning, as more state aid was committed to fight high waters along Oswego County shorelines Read what Gov Cuomo proposaes to fight rising waters: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/governor-in-oswego-more-help-offered-needed-in-flooding …pic.twitter.com/NEmDUZamNV

1,909 finished this morning's Syracuse Mountain Goat, 10 hilly miles through Syracuse after this Clinton Square start (Joe Clavelli, photojournalist) https://cnycentral.com/news/local/mountain-goat-19-1909-finish …pic.twitter.com/IbcZ6mzAnb

Cornell's Red-Tailed Hawks, Big Red and Arthur, are raising three chicks---you can watch their daily activities live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-8CjrOOZS0 ….pic.twitter.com/mQ6c7eodsD

On Saturday, Governor Cuomo was along the Lake Ontario shoreline north of Rochester, promising help as waters are near flood stage. He's checking out an Aquadam, a temporary retaining wall. This morning he was in Oswego, also doing a 'storm briefing' https://cnycentral.com/news/local/governor-bringing-flood-help-message-to-oswego …pic.twitter.com/99bm5LgCVe